2012-13 Postings








May 6, 2013
Check out this award winning Prezi as inspiration for your own in the summative.










Message from the library: clear your fines! You won't get your
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yearbook at the end of the year if you don't...







Good luck on your exam!
Click on the May 1 Exam Prep on the left panel for tips.
  • Bring extra pens (navy/black)
  • pencil, highlighter
  • small watch/clock (not your phone)
  • water


Why is Fiction good for us?Check out this article from the Boston Globe

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Check your email for your class' code and participate in the discussions today! Click on the image to go straight to edmodo.com




Your Brain on Books: 10 Things That Happen to Our Minds When We Read
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Welcome back from the Break
In preparation for our foray into (for some, dreaded) Shakespeare, check out this video from Standard Deviants that helps make this old chestnut more digestible. Be sure to check your email and the folder posted on turnitin.com for the Martel Media Essay drafts and peer reviews.
60-second recap of the plot for Macbeth

or for a more step-by-step breakdown... (Sparknotes)






newyear2013gfe.jpgHappy New Year!Hope that your holidays were restful. Take some time to review all your achievements for 2012. Have you made some New Year's resolutions for 2013? Make a list of 10 for each (aim for 5 minimum).




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Enter the Pierre Berton Writing Contest with your short stories!Click here to find out how...


Tips on Short Fiction Writing

Consider Reading a White Pine bookAs part of your supplementary reading requirement (Gr. 11 English students should read 2000 pages by June - or 8-10 fiction novels, 1 non-fiction is permitted), why not consider a White Pine book from the EHSS School Library's selection? The selection is located at the back of the library in the Young Adult corner.
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Welcome to 2012-13!Welcome to Mr. Go's Space on the Net. Check out the links on the left panel for tips on how to write well and read with a purpose. Be sure to visit this page often - bookmark it now!

Learn a little about Mr. Go by checking out the About section. If you have suggestions on how this site could be improved, feel free to email Mr. Go as well.

Read more and write more. Let's make this a successful year!
Check out this talk on the study of words by the CEO of Wordnik



BE A LIBRARY VOLUNTEER!
May 7th, 2012 by MisterGo
external image volunteers.gifDo you like working with books? Are you hard-working and responsible? Interested in being part of a dedicated team of students who help make Haig a better place?
If so, the Earl Haig Library Learning Commons is looking for you!
Click here for applications.
  • gain volunteer hours while working to help your school become a better learning environment!
  • learn how the library works and gain research experience
  • working with Web 2.0 tools
  • leadership opportunity and gain leadership skills
  • work with Teacher-Librarians in making the library a fun, dynamic place to learn
If you’re not sure, please speak to any Teacher-Librarian to clarify the application process.